Stephen J. Hudziak

BRAIDWOOD—Stephen Joseph Hudziak, 74, of Braidwood, IL, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at Heritage Health in Dwight, IL surrounded by family and friends.  
Born Jan. 12, 1943 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Frank and Lottie (nee Cichy) Hudziak. Steve was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during Vietman. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood and the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #241 in Wilmington, IL, was an avid sports fan and enjoyed restoring muscle cars.  
He is survived by two daughters, Rachel (Nate) Hassett of Braidwood and Julie Logan of Peel, AR; one son, Adam (Brandi) Hudziak of Streator, IL; four grandchildren: Stephen Hassett, Lakyn Hudziak, Kylie (Mike) Putrich and Zoe Hudziak; one great-grandson, Rydin Hudziak and his first great-granddaughter expected in August, one sister, Linnea (Thomas) Buban and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel to the Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood for Mass of Christian Burial. Rev. Show Reddy Allam officiated. Interment with military honors was in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.
Memorial gifts in his name may be directed to the Dwight Heritage Health Activity fund.  
For more information and to visit his online guestbook, log onto www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find their Facebook page at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes.
R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood is in charge of arrangements.